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Possession of Child Pornography

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Possession of child pornography is something that is penalized by both
federal and state law. If you are accused of possessing sexually explicit
images or video of a minor, you could be facing both federal and state
prosecution for the same crime. The penalties under federal law are also
quite severe, and the federal government has sufficient resources to prosecute
you to the fullest extent of the law. If you’re facing a federal
charge, make sure you speak to one of our experienced
Florida federal crimes attorneys as soon as possible.

Contact us about your case at (888) 497-0216 or by filling out our online form today!

Defining Possession of Child Pornography

According to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), child pornography is
any visual depiction of sexually explicit conduct involving a child under
the age of 18. Visual depictions include photographs, digital or computer-generated
images indistinguishable from an actual minor, videos, and images created,
adapted or modified, but appear to depict an identifiable minor. Likewise,
any undeveloped film or videotape and electronically stored data that
could be converted into a visual image of child pornography are also considered
illegal. Possessing such material is defined as knowingly possessing images
described by federal law as being child pornography.

Penalties

Depending on the circumstances of the case, a person convicted of possessing
child pornography might face anywhere from 0 to 10 years in federal custody.
First-time offenders, for example, might receive a shorter sentence, and
the maximum they could get is 10 years. There is also no mandatory minimum
sentence associated with a first-time offender. If the accused has a prior
final conviction for a sex-related offense in either federal or state
court, the punishment would be 10 to 20 years in federal custody.

Defend Your Reputation Today

The federal definition of child pornography may not exactly fit your case.
You may be an 18-year-old high school student who was voluntarily given
a nude photo of your 17-year-old significant other. However, under federal
law, you might still be prosecuted for possession of child pornography.
Make sure to call a skilled
Florida criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. The more time your lawyer has to collect evidence
on your behalf, the better chance you will have of keeping your reputation
safe. Conviction of a sex crime related to children comes with a hefty
amount of social stigma, which could follow you for the rest of your life.
Talk to us about your situation in a free case consultation.
Musca Law has more than 150 years of combined legal experience to offer your case,
and our attorneys are fierce and dedicated advocates to our clients.

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